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September 22, 2010 Vol. LXXXVI Issue 4 Manhattan’s Student Newspaper Since 1924

Business School Looks to the Future MBA Program to be Reinstated Next Fall School is currently working with seniors dents in the school of business, it will Danielle Valente who are in this process. also be geared towards MC students in Managing Editor “I’m getting a lot of inquiries from all all of the schools as well as students from Q students in the business school,” Ammar other institutions. The MC Business School has decided said. “We’re going to put together a bridge to take its courses to the next level and The 36-credit, interdisciplinary pro- program,” Ammar said. “Advising will reinstate the MBA program for the fall gram was designed with a module-based play an important role in the way we 2011 semester. curriculum. The first module focuses on implement and manage enrollment in “The compelling reason why we analytical decision making and risk man- the program.” moved on this proposal quickly was to agement. The second focuses on leader- Several aspects of the MBA program give our students an effective and edu- ship and social justice. The final module have not been finalized. “The cost is still cationally sound way of meeting the centers on organizations and the com- something we’re working on,” Ammar requirements for the Certification for petitive job environment. said, “We’re meeting with the vice presi- Public Accountancy,” Dean of Business “It will provide students an oppor- dent of finance.” Salwa Ammar said. tunity to pursue an in-depth, interdisci- Over the next several weeks, the Ammar explained that the require- plinary course of study that would give School will be meeting with the deans to ments to sit for the exam have changed them a competitive advantage in today’s work on the bridge program. Students from a regular undergraduate degree, job market,” Ammar said. should also keep an eye out for upcom- 120 hours, to 150 hours. In addition to the three modules, ing information sessions if they are inter- “On average, that [the number of there is an “experimental component,” ested in pursuing an MBA. hours] is a five year program and should which includes internships, study abroad The new program is highly antici- lead to a master’s degree,” she said. or applied projects, which depends on pated. Business students who are interested the students’ interest. “There’ a lot of excitement around in applying can do so in the second se- “It’s very modern and we’re very [the MBA],” Ammar said, “Our engage- mester of their junior year and will begin proud of it,” she further said. ment in designing a new curriculum to take courses their senior year, a way Although the MBA program is target- brings a great deal of activity and energy

to “transition” into the program. The ing Accounting majors and other stu- that benefits all of our programs.” Q Photo by Danielle Valente In This Issue Students Learn to Find Jobs Coffehouse Through Social Networking One relatively new platform for Amy Scofield social networking is called Linkedin. Returns... Staff Writer It was launched in May 2003, and is Q more of a professional networking The Quad... Social networking has overtaken tool than a social networking one. porn as the #1 online activity. This in- It is designed to let individuals con- was there! credible boost makes it an ideal way to nect to each other, be it colleagues, find jobs for recent college graduates, coworkers, relatives, etc. It will show can be edited at any time by any per- who typically have their pulse on the you what different connections you son. The company info page will come -Page 4 beat of social networking itself. have to various companies. You can in handy for going on a job interview. in A&E A Wall Street Journal article says put up a profile, complete with a sum- Using Linkedin is not the same as Photo by Nicole Vacca that 85 percent of hiring managers using Facebook. Since it is more a Google their applicants before inter- professional networking tool than a viewing them. Being on the first page Social networking is shrinking social one, they frown upon making of a Google search, with good con- the world, connections with people the user Matt Coyne tent, is critical to making that great “ does not know. When requesting a first impression. The key to that is -Katie Taflan, who also spoke connection, you will have the oppor- to the MC students.” Taflan is Se- on Tolerance fresh content. tunity to select ignore, accept, or I The more obvious platforms in- nior Assistant Director of Market- don’t know this person. If five people clude Facebook, Twitter and various ing at Columbia University Cen- select “I don’t know this person” you (Really!) blogs. “The idea is to make yourself ter for Career Education. will be banned. an online social authority,” Kyle “Social networking is shrinking “20 Dollar Words in Younger, a communications profes- the world,” said Katie Taflan, who also 10 Cent Sentances” -Page 3 in Op/Ed sional who spoke to MC students last mary of yourself (basically equivalent spoke to the MC students. Taflan is Se- Thursday, said. to an “About Me” on Facebook), a re- nior Assistant Director of Marketing at As a social authority, students need sume and a picture. Columbia University Center for Career Annoy your to be constantly blogging, tweeting or An interesting thing about Linke- Education. making status updates about some- din is that it not only allows users to With this shrinking, it is much thing they are passionate about, some- search for jobs, but also for compa- easier to have a company in your back teachers! thing that could have something to do nies. The page that comes up will give pocket, but it is also easier for the com- with the type of job you want to get. If information about the company, all in pany to find a picture of you rolling on SUDOKU a student wants to work for a publish- one place, as opposed to on scattered the floor drunk last Friday. So profes- -Page 9 in Sports er, critique books that are coming out, Pages. The page is typically created by sionals say untag all your questionable for example. This will show a genuine the company itself so it will all be cor- pictures on Facebook, and move on to passion for something. rect, as opposed to Wikipedia, which making connections on Linkedin. Q September 22, 2010 2 Notes from the Editor I'm doing Notes, so this week you're getting a double dose of me. Cherish this moment, for Sass’d! you get to bask in my glorious prose. the Working Families Party line. A highly contested race was for the Democrat Last week I brought the stacks of newspapers The Sass Brothers Dominick & Michael nominee for Attorney General. There were five from the mail room where they're delivered Q candidates, but three major ones emerged. They were Eric Schneiderman, a state senator; Kathleen to Miguel 203 where we have meetings (every New York Primary Day Rice, Nassau County District Attorney; Sean Cof- Wednesday at 3:30, you know, if you want to This year, both the New York Republican and fey, a former federal prosecutor. In a very close Democratic parties had their primaries on the race, Schneiderman won 34 percent to Rice’s 32 stop by). If you're doing the job by yourself it's a same day, Sept. 14. Most New York State officials percent and Coffey’s 16 percent. tough haul - there's a lot of papers and they have were up for reelection. These included the Gover- Lastly, some notable candidates lost their bid this awful tendency to fall off the hand truck. nor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, both for their respective positions. Pedro Espada Jr., a Senators and all Congressmen, State Senators and current democratic state senator, lost his bid to This happened to me twice during my (relatively State Assemblymen. be the democratic nominee. He has been in scan- short) trek across campus. Thankfully, though, An important election in the primary, both dal after scandal and it showed in the votes. He for Republicans and Democrats, was the election had 26% to Gustavo Rivera’s 69%. Hiram Monser- each time I watched the stacks of newspapers to finish Hilary Clinton’s senate seat. Kirsten Gilli- rate, a former state senator, had been kicked out spill off the hand truck there was someone to brand, a Democrat, currently holds the seat. Joe Di- of the senate for being convicted of assaulting his help me put them back on. I don't know who oGuardi, a former congressman from Westchester, girlfriend. He ran for the State Assembly, but lost won the Republican nomination in a three-way to fellow democrat Francisco Moya 32% to 68%. these kids are, but I'd like to take this week to race and came from behind to win, winning 42 In March, Monserrate tried to run for the special thank them for their help. Nowadays we're fed percent to 38 percent and 21 percent. Whoever election for his vacated Senate seat but was defeat- wins though will only be senator for two years, ed. Lastly, Adam Clayton Powell IV lost his bid to the notion that humans are selfish and mostly at which time the six term which was split when oust fellow democrat Charles Rangel, the 40 year bad. Helping me with the papers is a small ges- Clinton left will expire. DioGuardi will also appear Harlem congressman. Rangel won 51% of the vote on the Conservative Party line. Kirsten Gillibrand to Powell’s 23%. ture, sure, but maybe people don't suck as much on the other hand ran against Gail Goode, a NYC Students’ reaction to the primaries was mixed. as we're lead to believe. lawyer. Gillibrand beat her almost 3 to 1, 76 per- Caleb Merrill, a junior and an International stud- cent to24 percent Gillibrand will also appear on ies major said, “It was so unexpected that Paladino the Working Families Party line and Independent won. If he can win, it shows that people are fed up - Matthew J. Coyne line. with Albany and the Tea Party movement is mak- In the race for Governor, the big news came ing gains. It was awesome that Pedro Espada did The Chief out of the Republican primary. Rick Lazio, a former not win!” James Wellington, a senior and a math congressman from Long Island, lost his bid for the major said, “Although the NY primary election did nomination to Buffalo businessman Carl Paladino, not eliminate both officals that were/are under 38 percent to 62 percent. Lazio was an early favor- questionable ethical reviews and corruption, I am ite and was endorsed by the State Republican Party happy that Senator Espada no longer represents at its convention. Paladino is supported by the Tea the Bronx and NY. It seems that constituents have Party movement and fought an uphill battle to win spoken and are ready for a change in New York- 62 percent of the republican vote to Lazio’s 38 one that I hope will be for the better.” Q percent. Lazio had previously run against Hillary Question: Clinton in 2000 for US Senate. He narrowly lost Chris Cox, who failed to get the republican 43 percent to Clinton’s 55 percent. Lazio will still nomination for a House of Representatives seat, is

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unopposed and will also appear on the Indepen- Patricia married who chairman, Republican NY dence line. Kenneth D. Schaeffer will appear on the Cox, Ed is father Chris’s Nixon. Richard

News Briefs

The History Department will be holding its 9th annual Thursday at 4:00 in the Capalbo Room. Renounced Colgate So- Costello lecture featuring Suzanne Desan of the University of ciologist Joan Mandel will be speaking about Student Activism Wisconsin, Madison TODAY at 4:00 in Smith. The topic will be and gender, race and the politics of money. See you there! "Foreign Activists in Revolutionary France: The Politics of Terri- tory and Identity." See Dr. Horn if you have any questions. Get your blanket ready for movies on the quad! This Thurs- day MC will be showing The Karate Kid at 9:15. Rain site is The LaSallian Convocation will take place Thursday at 3:45 Smith. See you there! in the Capalbo Room. Missing summer block parties? There will be a Block Party The Women for Hire Fall Career Expo will take place Thurs- in the Jasper Lot this Friday from 3:00-7:00. Come enjoy food, day from 10:00-2:00 at the Hilton located at 1335 Avenue of the music and water games with friends! Americas. Visit www.womenforhire.com. This Saturday in the City will be the WWE Smackdown at The MC Gov't and Politics Club is sponsoring an event this MSG. Sign up in Student Activities. -Compiled by Danielle Valente

News Editor: Mary Kate Boylan | [email protected] 3 Opinion The Quadrangle Th e Twenty$20 Dollar Words Qu a d r a n g l e in Ten Cent Sentences 10¢ Vol. LXXXVI Issue 4 September 22, 2010 Matt Coyne Editor-in-Chief Just Because You Can... Danielle Valente Managing Editor Doesn’t Mean You Should Chuck Daly Productions Editor

cording to the Cordoba Initiative’s website, is designed to be Mary Kate Boylan Matt Coyne “a platform for multi-faith dialogue.” I really don’t think he’s News Editor Editor-in-Chief some type of wolf in sheep’s clothing trying to build a terror- Q ist training ground in the very city they executed their most Carly Hertica The fervor around the downtown mosque…err…cul- high-profile attack. I really don’t. Features Editor tural center…err…whatever you want to call it is, thankfully, And can it be built? Sure. They own the land. There’s no finally dying down. There was a point late this summer where reason they should be stopped. But should they build it? Hon- you couldn’t escape it – it was all over the news, both in print estly, no. In the short term a building like this – especially Maria Del Russo Arts & Entertainment Editor and on TV, it was trending on Twitter, and people were whin- with all the controversy around the building – is going to hurt ing about it on Facebook. It was the 24-hour news cycle at its interfaith relations, which is something we as a society truly worst and all I wanted to do was bang my head against a wall need right now. Rauf will be achieving the exact opposite of Bri Yurek until it all went away. his planned goal. Sports Editor Thankfully, that’s over now. I’m sure at some point during Much like the Quran burners in Florida – just because the public discourse you all asked yourselves “I wonder what you can, doesn’t mean you should and thankfully they didn’t. Ray Mechmann Matt Coyne thinks of this, he’s soooo smart.” I’m fairly certain Can you? Yeah, you own the Qurans; you are welcome to your the number of “o’s” in each of your thoughts varied, but the freedom of expression all you like. You shouldn’t though. Megan McCarthy points remains the same: 1) You all worship my intellect and There’s no reason to desecrate a text Muslims hold sacred, Matt Rocco 2) What do I think of the Building Downtown that Has Some just like there’s no reason to desecrate a text Christians hold Kind of Connection to Islam? sacred, or Buddhists or Sikhs. There are plenty of Muslims Jeanette Settembre Editorial Assistants Well, as with anything, there are things you can do and who aren’t terrorists. I know it’s tough to wrap your head things you should do. They aren’t always the same thing. around sometimes. I’m a big fan of discretion. Just because you can do some- The rights we have as humans aren’t always cohesive with Marek Fuchs thing, doesn’t mean you should. I can start doing meth, but each other. More often than not people’s first reaction to Faculty Advisor that doesn’t mean I should, mostly because I like my teeth. those complications are to outright ban behavior they don’t Now I’m not equating doing meth to building a mosque or like. The society we live in today is more complicated than any The Quadrangle may be cultural center or whatever you want to call it. What I’m trying other society, probably ever, but that doesn’t mean that the contacted at: rights we have – rights that exist because we exist – should be to say is just because you can, doesn’t make it a good idea. [email protected] I do believe that Feisal Abdul Rauf, a Kuwait-born Ameri- trampled as soon as someone else tries to enjoy them in a way you don’t like. Tolerance and discretion are key. Q can Imam, has his heart in the right place. The building, ac- To contact a section editor about their section you may use: [email protected] quadaande@gmail. KDP to Walk for Autism com quadfeatures@gmail. one in 110 births, according to autism- com society.org. “I want to raise money for research quadsports@gmail. because the disorder is so prevalent today com and we need to learn as much as possible For advertising inquiries, con- to find a cure,” senior Dana Kehoe said. tact the Business Manager at: “As a future teacher I hope we find a bet- ter way to help families and children cope business.quad@gmail. with this disorder. The only way to do so com Any students or families interested is through research.” in walking with KDP for the cause are Senior Danny Crawford said, “I want Follow The Quadrangle Lisa Riehman encouraged to join the team. “We hope people to go to the walk so that they can on Twitter: Q Senior Writer to have a large turnout, right now KDP stand up, walk and fundraise and become @mcquad will probably aim to have 50 people. We aware that autism is growing in our coun- On Oct. 3, MC’s Education Honor So- are inviting the entire MC community, try and affecting youth, which is our fu- ciety, Kappa Delta Pi, will participate in friends, families, alumni and we hope ev- ture.” the annual “Walk Now for Autism Speaks” eryone supports this cause and helps by By participating in this event, senior The Quadrangle is a community event at Jones Beach. participating in the walk.” Liz Palusevic said, “KDP is trying to raise newspaper established in 1924 This is the second year in a row stu- In years past thousands of families and awareness and help people understand and published on a weekly basis dents from KDP will join the walk. Last businesses have participated in the event what these families go through. I hope by the students of Manhattan year about six students in KDP drove out which is hosted nation wide throughout the donations and support help fund re- College. to the event and participated in order the year. Podmeyer said, “The event raises search to cure this disorder.” raise awareness for Autism. This year, the money for medicine and research and it Members of the team can choose to group is looking for much more participa- donate when signing up for the walk, or raises awareness about autism in general. The staff of The Quadrangle tion from KDP members and then entire It brings thousands of families together at a later date. Podmeyer said, “Although times are tough, donating to this cause is meets every Wednesday at 3:30 MC community. to discuss their child, relative, friend, co p.m. in Miguel Hall, Room 201. Senior Amanda Podmeyer who is or- worker as whole to converse and support not only important to myself, but to KDP, ganizing the event for KDP said, “KDP’s this terrible thing that has affected too the Education Department and all future goals this year are to get as many people many lives.” teachers and educators. It affects so many involved as possible. We had a small turn As future teachers, many members lives each minute and the money that is The opinions expressed in The -Compiled by Danielle Valente out last year and we would like to change of KDP feel that it is important to raise raised is going straight to research to help Quadrangle are those of the that.” awareness about Autism, which affects those families who suffer each and every- individual writer and do not day.” Q necessarily reflect the views of the Editorial Board, the College, or the student body. September 22, 2010 4 Get Involved In Advertising wide internship events. Kayla Hutzler The second event is based upon inter- Senior Writer viewing. “Real-World people will come in Q and conduct interviews with our students,” Gambolati said. “They will then critique This year marks the second year MC them so that they can improve their inter- has had a chapter of the American Advertis- viewing style in the future.” ing Federation (AAF). The club is a profes- “This year, we are planning agency vis- sional organization and the oldest national its to create excitement about agency life, trade association, with 226 college chap- along with professional panels to discuss ters in total. the transition from college to the work- “This year we are hoping to expand force and the realities of the advertising membership, and are feeling very positive profession,” Krauss said. about this based on the interest shown at “The contacts made in this club can the career fair two weeks ago,” Erin Gam- continued that it is especially important “to you, most likely, the event or activi- ty help you out down the road when you are bolati, president of AAF, said. have events that get students excited – we will go through,” Katherine Krauss, vice looking for an internship or job,” Gam- In order to join one must attend meet- have a really cool major, but no one really president of AAF, said. bolati said. “The knowledge gained at con- ings, which are held Wednesday afternoons puts in the effort to point out how many “Our greatest focus at the meetings is ferences and when panels come to visit is once or twice a month, and pay a yearly fee cool things we can do outside of class.” feedback from our club members,” Krauss not something that can be taught from a of $35. This fee gives you full access to cer- In this club your ideas and opinions are continued. “We want to run events that textbook. It is real-world experience.” tain parts of the website and job sites that extremely important – since the meetings they enjoy at times they can attend.” Krauss concluded that, “If nothing else, non-members cannot access. are generally discussions of what else the The student-run club has two events in AAF provides a network beyond Manhattan “I hope to see more opportunities for club would like to do in terms of events or the works for this semester. The first one College and enables students to become the group to really amp up interest in com- networking. will have to do with internships – how to instantly connected to professionals, job munication and media programs and really “If you show up with an idea of apply, how to get one, and what to do once fairs and conferences that can lead to fu- get more interest from the MC community,” something you would like to see hap- you have one. This event will be geared ture success.” Q Dr. Rebecca Kern, group advisor, said. She pen and can get some man-power behind towards advertising, unlike other campus- Day in the Life of an Intern

“It’s cool when your mock-ups go into the press kits, because it goes into the eyes of journalists who may take an interest in the band.” Laudicano, a self-proclaimed music lover, hopes to eventually attend shows throughout her internship, but that will just be a bonus. When asked what her goals are, she said, “I want to continue learning about the music industry because there is so much left to be learned right now. It is cool to be applying what I learn in my classes into the internship.” It is inevitable that every day will be different when working with so many art- ists. The infamous rapper T.I. is an Atlantic Records artist, which means they have to help combat the hype regarding his recent arrest. “There have been so many clippings from him this week because he just got ar- rested,” Laudicano explained. “When one Amy Laudicano of the artists gets into trouble, public rela- tions really comes into play.” Despite the cool atmosphere, with hu- mongous photos of bands on the wall and music ranging from folk to techno blaring

Photo courtesy of from each cubicle, there is a ton of work to get done. Laudicano explained. “Whenever there is lunch at her desk, Laudicano said, “I’m “You don’t realize how much goes into an online review of a concert or a CD or never looking at the clock like, ‘ugh, I have an event or a performance,” Laudicano Carly Hertica any type of interview, we ‘photoshop’ it to be here for three more hours,’ instead, Features Editor said. “Say, they book someone on the To- Q onto a piece of paper that has the publica- I’m like, ‘what else can I do for three more night Show – there is so much going into tion’s logo which goes into a press kit and hours?’” Watching Trey Songz participate in an it, from booking the hotel, to booking hair is saved.” There is always something to do at and makeup to getting instruments because interview and being on the elevator with Though Mock-ups are a usual task for Atlantic Records, considering the large Rutina Wesley, who plays Tara Thornton on they don’t use their own. There is so much most PR interns, Laudicano is assigned amount of artists signed to the label. Big- behind-the-scenes work going on that most True Blood, is just another day at Atlantic other tasks, too. name artists they do publicity for include, Records for junior communications intern people don’t know about.” “We do a lot of work, not just pouring Cobra Starship, 303, Trey Songz, Jason “It’s definitely a field I want to stay in,” Amy Laudicano. Three days per week, for coffee,” assured Laudicano. Mraz, Switchfoot, Paramore, Panic at the up to 24 hours per week, Laudicano works she continued. “I think it’s really exciting Whenever it is an artist’s birthday at At- Disco, Deathcab for Cutie, B.O.B., T.I. and and there’s always something new. You’re under an assistant publicist for Atlantic Re- lantic Records, they send along a birthday Zac Brown Band. cords. kind of behind-the-scenes helping artists gift. “It’s nice to have the big names on succeed.” As a public relations intern, Laudicano “The other day, I searched online for the label, but it’s also nice to push smaller was put to work right away doing mock- Even though it may seem glamorous, a gift for Josh from Paramore and I picked bands,” Laudicano said. there is hard work going on behind-the- ups. out a military jacket from Express, which Laudicano spent a day working on pub- “Anytime one of our artists is written scenes. Meeting famous people is a prime the head publicist approved,” Laudicano licity for the band New Medicine. possibility, but sitting around doing noth- about, mentioned, anything from Wichita continued. “It’s pretty cool to say, ‘I got “I mocked up three articles that went Daily News to Perez Hilton to the New ing while awaiting for them to arrive is cer- him that!’” physically into their press kit, which was tainly not. York Times, we have to have it on record,” Despite the long hours and eating then sent out to 40 journalists,” she said. Q

Features Editor: Carly Hertica | [email protected] 5 The Quadrangle Fair Trade Phenomenon: How Your Purchases Can Change the World Jessica DeLugo Q Staff Writer All around the world, there are people fighting for the justice of others. The most interesting thing is that not only do these people exist in third world countries and in the United States, but in small places as well, even at MC. MC greatly supports a social movement called Fair Trade. Founded from the four key international organizations in Europe, FINE, the WFTO characterizes Fair Trade as, “a trading partnership, based on dialogue, transparency, and respect; that seeks greater equity in international trade. It contributes to sustainable development by offering better trading conditions to, and securing the rights of, disadvantaged producers and workers-especially in the South.” One of the many people who support this social movement on campus is Lois Harr, director of Campus Ministry and So- cial Action. “Fair Trade is people making relation- ships with each other – knowing and caring about each other,” Harr said. For example, a farmer will often grow coffee beans or cocoa for a man who wants to sell such commodities in the U.S. This Pedro Ascensio, a representative from Las Colinas, a Salvadoran Fair Trade Coffee co-op, discussing Fair seller will many times set the prices of the Trade Coffee and its significance for him, his family and his community. Photo courtesy of Marty Heitner products too low and this, in turn, turns out to be unfair for the farmer who also has a paid more money and it is a fair transaction “Since coffee is such a huge luxury and Trade goods,” Harr said. “Part of the grant family to feed. for all parties. commodity, the least we can do is buy Fair was to involve more students and more There are also many steps taking place “The big geopolitical question is, ‘why Trade and support it to help the farmers faculty. One way we did that was having a between coffee as a crop and a coffee in the aren’t the farmers in Ecuador, or anywhere, make a living,” Harr said. bunch of FT events last spring such as a FT cup, which include processes undergone by growing food for their families?’” Harr ques- On Sept. 11, the MC delegation consist- coffee break during exams; FT frisbees for farmers, intermediaries, processing mills, tioned. ing of students Nate Burke and Grace Ogno, the spring rec. sports program; FT raffles; exporters, and so on. Due to the amount of Instead of growing much-needed food as well as Dr. Cory Blad, Dr. Gwen Tedeschi, selling FT chocolate and coffee for LOVE steps it takes, it is more expensive for coffee for themselves, they are growing coffee and Prof. Harr and her husband, all attended a fundraisers; FT samples of soap, chocolates; to reach the store shelves. Thus, the farmer cocoa – which they know are huge sellers in Fair Trade Futures Conference in Quincy, a craft sale....We had the faculty develop- is paid less. However, the whole movement the U.S., simply so as to make a living. While Massachusetts, which occurs once every five ment workshop and this conference grew of Fair Trade is to eliminate some of those this question is still being thought out and years. out of that work.” steps. So, instead of 12 steps taking place, debated, the important thing we can do as “Campus Ministry & Social Action re- Last Wednesday, Pedro Ascensio, a farm- with Fair Trade there are essentially five human beings is help one another and sup- ceived a grant from Catholic Release Services er from Las Colinas, a cooperative in Argen- steps taking place. Therefore, the farmer is port this movement. to promote awareness and purchase of Fair tina, came to speak to students and faculty. He mentioned how difficult life was prior to Fair Trade. “Before, it was hard for every worker in- volved since it was very exploitive,” Ascensio said. “We used to have to work very hard for eight hours because the owner was only one person. The owner took all the profit.” In depth, he explained just how difficult their conditions were because of their sala- ries. “We received thirty ‘colones,’ which is nine to a dollar,” Ascensio said. “So if you do the math, thirty colones is like 8.75 per dol- lar. What we were earning was just misery; it was nothing after all that work.” “When you buy Fair Trade coffee you ensure the education for the children of the coffee farmers and better conditions for the farmers’ lives in general,” Ascensio con- cluded. Many believed it was important that a real worker came to talk to MC about his liv- ing conditions to let us know exactly how Fair Trade has impacted farmers personally. “A live person who actually lives this life was here to tell about it, instead of us hear- ing it from a news article,” Dr. David Bollert said. “I love the idea of Fair Trade and I hope that people will try and buy it when they can MC students after conference checking out Fair Trade coffee. so that in a few decades it will be the norm,” Photo courtesy of Marty Heitner MC freshman, Els Thijs, said. Q Your ad here! Contact [email protected] for details September 22, 2010 6 Coffeehouse Returns Again FSA: More Than A Pretty Face job position,” Peterson commented. it comes right from student activities.” Kayla Hutzler The preparation for the spring show Another aspect to the budget that in- Maya Little Senior Writer Staff Writer Q is the most extensive though, dealing with terferes with the FSA’s plans: their baby- Q everything from getting designers, to train- status among clubs -- the FSA is astonish- Fashion club: light-hearted, fun, chat- ing models, to getting the runway, lighting ingly only three years old! Therefore, they tering girls is what usually comes to mind and music set up. The FSA’s extremely im- have a smaller budget them some other The breezy weather of Friday night when you hear those two words, right? pressive committee system delegates each clubs that have been around longer and of Sept.17 welcomed MC to their first Well, the MC Fashion Student Association of these tasks to one of the devoted sub- have become campus staples, such as the Coffeehouse of the year. A new and re- is striving to change this stereotype, and committees devoted to the fashion show. newspaper or the theatre-club. Amico does turning crowd of Jaspers filled the Quad so far they’ve come a long way. The fashion show requires two co- say they have been receiving more support with blankets, coffee and cookies. In a school known for its engineering directors that organize and make sure all from the school. “I’m happy with our first turn out. programs, conjuring images of robots and committees are cooperating. The produc- “I think because we have proved our- It was great. There were a few new per- endless Star Wars t-shirts, it’s surprising to tions committee works with the technical selves to be a successful, active club, and find that the Student Fashion Association formers as well as old,” Coffeehouse portions of the show, taking care of the continually generate an amazing turnout is arguably the most successful club on manager Dan Wasilewski said. staging, lighting, music and layout of the for the fashion show and our events, the campus. show – they have to pay attention to mea- school is really supportive of our endeav- Returning Coffeehouse attendee “The club is so much more than see- surements, the budget, and time sched- ors,” she said. Sophie Hirakis performed twice while ing what is the latest trends and who looks ules for the day of the show. Last year’s theme was Arabian Nights, a wearing her dark sunshades. Hirakis’s great in what,” FSA President Katie Peter- Perhaps the most crucial committee pretty big change from the previous year’s acoustic guitar accompanied her while son said. for the event is the Styling committee Sugar and Spice themed event. “We were she performed “Naked” originally sung The club is run more like a business who is in charge of the main aspect, the mixing Eastern traditional fashion with by Avril Lavril. than your average after school club, with clothes. This team works to find designers mainstream and couture designs,” said Shortly after Hirakis’s performance, an Executive Board and numerous sub- from all over the city, as well as students at Amico. “Playing on rich jewel toned col- sophomore Nicole Vacca sanged “Never divisions. The bi-weekly meetings are at- MC, FIT and Parsons to create the clothes ors, exotic fabrics and beautiful fashion, Alone” by Barlow Girl and continued tended by about 15 members, and ran in a for the show. hoping to bring Bollywood to MC.” watching others after she concluded. strategic way by the club president. The FSA reaches out to numerous While the show is the most well-known “During meetings we discuss different “I enjoy Coffeehouse on the Quad high-end designers, including Tommy Hil- and biggest production the FSA takes on, events members want to participate in, because I love the way the sound bounc- figer, to ask for donated pieces. “It’s so re- that’s nowhere near all they do or want and will conduct forums in which we all warding when people say yes particularly to do. “Although we all have a passion es off the buildings,” said Vacca as she provide our input about the latest issues because MC FSA Fashion Shows are always for fashion, we also have aspirations and sat on her beige blanket. In a different and trends in fashion,” explained Danielle to raise money for a non-profit organiza- hopes for our future,” said Peterson. The manner, junior Michaela Rannestad pre- Amico, last year’s president. “Once fashion tion,” club-founder Crystal Haselton said. FSA organizes show room tours, past ones fers Coffeehouse in the Jasper Lounge. show season begins, we break into com- The fundraising is another crucial as- include Tommy Hilfiger, LeSportsac, Sev- “The lounge is more comfortable, laid mittees to organize plans for the show.” pect of this club. Last year, the show raised enth House PR, and Sound Girl. The club back and warm,” Rannestad said as she The “show” Amico is referring to is the over $5,000 for Alzheimer’s Association. also sends members to volunteer at the offers a jacket to her boyfriend, senior biggest event for the FSA, and for MC: the “I think its so important not only to Fall and Spring NY Fashion weeks, differ- Jon Kriz, after his performance. Kriz per- annual FSA Fashion Show held during the focus on having a successful show but also ent designer fashion shows. formed two original songs. spring, takes endless hours of planning raising money for the non-profit organiza- Manhattan College doesn’t offer any Besides the many singers and po- and cooperation from all the committees. tion we chose,” Haselton said. fashion merchandising classes, so the “We have to put the request for the fashion ets, last year’s Battle of the Bands win- Treasurer Brianna Sadowl is not only FSA took it upon themselves to build show in a year in advance, it is an event ners, “The Manhattan Project,” also per- in charge of fundraising, but also works to contacts in the NY fashion scene and has that we begin to plan as soon as the previ- maintain the FSA’s budget, working with now started connecting their members formed. ous show is over,” Amico said. student activities to retain the funds and with internships, such as Tommy Hilfiger, “We don’t know how much talent This year they hope to hold the show making sure all committee’s stay within Kensie Denim, The Daily, Tractenberg & is within our school until Coffeehouse. over Springfest weekend again. “Having it their means. This however, proves to be a Co, Soundgirl, MAO Public Relations, and The person who you see walking down on that weekend last year allowed for so difficult task sometimes, partly due to the LeSportsac. the hallway may be an artist,” Vacca many students to attend and we really got college’s Student Activities office. “It [FSA] is a great way to learn about said. a great turn out,” Peterson explained. “We actually don’t know our budget the industry and to realize what you want Sarah Conte, publicity and sound di- In addition to their annual spring for the spring semester which is aggravat- to do after college,” said Peterson. “I have rector sat a few feet away from the stage. show, this year the club is also hoping to ing because we are unaware of what we realized that there is no other industry Conte has been apart of the Coffeehouse host a “dress for success” fashion show “so can spend in our budget for each commit- I would want to work in, and I honestly staff for a year and looks forward to an- students know exactly what they can and tee,” said Peterson. “To run a successful can’t wait to graduate to get started.” Q cannot wear to an interview and potential other one. Co-manager Samantha White event we need to know our budget since sat along with Conte and was content about the outcome of the first Coffee- house. “I’m amazed at all of the talent that I’ve seen tonight. There have been a lot of excellent performances and I’m looking forward to the rest of them,” she said. “The fall and spring Coffeehouses Players Prepare for Talent-Filled Semester are always quite successful because they are here on the Quad. It’s a great place With great talent come great challenges, how- to hang out.” Kathryn Henry ever. “This year we have the most work...ever,” Wasilewski and other members of the Q Staff Writer Stevens said. “Its the same old song and dance Coffeehouse staff are currently prepar- with every performer. You always want to get bet- ing for the next Coffeehouse to be held New talent and new expectations are facing ter.” The Players will be very busy preparing for on Oct. 3rd in Jasper Lounge. Wasilewski the MC Players for the upcoming semester. all of their approaching shows to put on the great Players have the opportunity to audition for performances that are expected. welcomes and encourages all to come three different shows that will take place from Liz Muller is directing the Cabarets, the mu- out. October until December. This semester’s reper- sical and the play. Her enthusiasm for directing For those who attend often, he en- toire includes From Up Here and Annual Putnam will probably enhance the enthusiasm of the cast. courages them to spread the word and County Spelling Bee. There is also a Crazy Caba- “She is a woman of many talents. I couldn’t even to continue coming. After taking a look ret as well as a Christmas in Vegas Cabaret. The begin to describe my experience with her as a di- at the performer on stage and the crowd auditions took place last week. rector,” Stevens said. on the Quad, Wasilewski stated that he Returning player Mike Stevens is enthusiastic So with a new, promising cast and a success- “hopes to see more people at the Cof- about the upcoming semester. “There’s lots of ful director, much is expected from the Players feehouse events throughout the year. We new talent, lots of new techies. It seems like we this semester. All are welcome to audition and will continue to do great things and con- have a really good and enthusiastic batch.” participate in this semester’s performances! Q tinue to make Coffeehouse successful.” Q 7 The Quadrangle We’re Not Joking, This is the Clinic to end all Clinics (for real this time)

sports. I have attended this clinic the last 3 Dannn Salogub years and always leave with new knowledge Senior Writer and desire to improve the world for a better Q tomorrow,” said prospective coach and physi- MC once again hosted the third annual cal education major Kevin Seeney ‘11. ‘Clinic to End All Clinics,’ a basketball coach- When asked about the clinic, Manhattan es workshop conducted by Howard Garfin- Coach Barry Rohrsessn added, “These coach- kel, the founder of Five Star basketball camp. es are geniuses. You can learn a lot from just For those who are not familiar with the high being around them for even a little bit.” school basketball scene, Five Star is the most After a delicious lunch catered by the respected camp in the country. Coaches from famous Carnegie deli, the attentive coaches around the nation have come to Camp Orin continued to listen to the lessons of Jay Sekwa, NY since its inception in 1966. This Wright and Lawrence Frank. Jay Wright, whom year’s clinic was held on Friday, September formerly coached at Hofstra, spoke about the 17, 2010 in Draddy Gymnasium. importance of controlling the game. Follow- The event featured sessions instructed ing Wright, was former New Jersey Nets coach by Naismith Hall of Fame coaches C. Vivian Lawrence Frank. Frank gave insight to coaches Stringer (Rutgers) and Jim Calhoun (Connect- of all levels what it means to be a NBA coach. icut), along with Lawrence Frank, the NBA’s After his dismal by the Nets, Frank worked New Jersey Nets franchise winningest coach, as an analyst for NBATV. In July 2010, Frank Tom Izzo (Michigan State), who has led the was hired by the Boston Celtics, replacing the Spartans to six NCAA Final Fours and the departed Tom Thibodeau as the lead assistant 2000 National Championship, and Jay Wright coach on Doc Rivers coaching staff.” (Villanova), former Naismith College Coach “I thought the program was a success for of the Year. the third year in a row. It went off with out The day kicked off with Jim Calhoun a hitch; the coaches spoke their minds and stressing the importance of enthusiasm dur- gave priceless information. Bravo.” said Ryan ing practice. “ Nothing great was ever done Darcy, operation manager & assistant baseball without enthusiasm,” said Calhoun during his coach. hour long presentation. Following Calhoun While Legends were speaking in Draddy, was Rutgers women’s basketball coach Vivian the Jasper are looking to make some noise Stringer who stressed the importance of run- this year when they begin the season with ning the ball off the in bounds. the Green & white game. This year will be a The most compelling speaker was promising one for the boys in the Kelly green. Michigan State’s Tom Izzo, who lectured over Stay tuned for further details! Don’t forget to 300 coaches on how to win a basketball game follow all things Jasper Athletics on www.Go- by playing sound defense and smart offense. jaspers.com. Q “My life’s goal is to coach and mentor in many SUDOKU!! Back ByInsane Popular Sudoku Puzzles by KrazyDad,Demand Book 95 (And the needSudoku to fill #1 some space) 9 6 8 4 4 2 1 9 3 9 2 8 1

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but it’s a lot of fun and also very Keelan Ledwidge competitive. Even though a lot Staff Writer of us are new to it, we’re all Q trying our hardest to win every One doesn’t have to be blessed with the time.” ability to run the 40 in 4.3 seconds or to hit In the process of aiming to a baseball four hundred feet to possess the win those coveted champion- insatiable desire to win. Ask any of the Jas- ship T-shirts, several flag foot- pers who participate in the intensely hard ball and intramural soccer play- fought intramural football and soccer games ers have developed comradery held most week nights under the lights at and cultivated close friendships. Gaelic Park. Many squads, such as returning Typically, intramurals are a great way for football favorite “Team Kevin students to socialize, divert their attention Costgrove,” have largely been from the pressures of the classroom, and ex- playing together for the past ercise, but make no mistake, first and fore- four years and have developed most these athletes come to win. into powerhouses. From your first foot on the field you “It’s been great to play and can tell these aren’t your typical backyard get better with these guys,” said pick-up games. Before soccer matches, ath- Costgrove, his team’s namesake. letes are running sprints and octagon drills “Most of us met freshman year working on turns, traps, and headers. Pre- and since then we’ve become game football action has players practicing great friends and a team that complicated pre-planned offensive plays, or works really well together.” you can beat that team of seniors that takes awesome way to work out, blow off steam, huddling together and psyching each other In their first game of the season, Cost- you for granted it makes it that much more and meet new people!” up. grove lead the team to a blowout win in fun and exciting.” Zumba, a dance fitness program, also “Intramural sports here can be extreme- which their opponent, an all-freshman team While sports like flag football provides a dynamic and unique way to stay ly competitive,” said Student Activities facili- called “J-5” was left trailing 45-0 at halftime. can help students recapture the exhilara- in shape. tator Eli Olken Dann. “A lot of these athletes “J-5” captain Michael Wright and his team, tion of youth and high school competition, Christina Bauso, a freshman who played varsity in high school, and it gives instead of shrugging it off as a loss in a competitive sports aren’t the only way to ex- just tried Zumba for the first time, is sold. them the chance to still compete at a high meaningless football game, viewed their ert oneself and have a good time. Campus “Zumba is such a fun way to work out; it’s level without the commitment that a Divi- performance as a college coach would: as an Recreation provides several other fun and so much better than going to the gym.” sion 1 sport demands.” excuse to get better. creative programs to help enrich students’ So come out and get involved. You Many athletes such as freshman Marc “We’ve realized that being an all- MC experience. Personal training and fitness don’t have to be a member of one of Man- Delzio, a three-sport varsity athlete in high freshman team in Division 1 is going to be classes, such as yoga, Zumba, and kickbox- hattans nineteen Division 1 teams to play school, miss the meaningful competition tough,” admitted Wright, “but its great play- ing have become especially popular. hard and create memories and friendships they would experience on a daily basis. “Flag ing in an environment where you play to “I never tried kickboxing before,” that last a lifetime. Q football is something brand new I’m trying, win. When you finally get to the point where said freshman Monica Horan. “But it’s an MC Students Brainstorm to Save the Mets The restructuring of the Mets this season management positions simply because they of the team needs the most improvement. Lisa Riehman might take years and one offseason prob- thought they would be good or owe them Flood said, “The offense is what needs the Senior Writer ably won’t bring this team a playoff berth. money under a contract.” most work. There are one too many ques- Q But, since the Mets organization bailed on The players need to take some responsi- tion marks to inspire confidence for next Any disgruntled Mets fan is aware of this season a month ago by dumping semi- bility for the lack of production on the field year. Will Reyes be healthy? Will Beltran the fact that change during the off-season valuable players like Francoeur and Barajas, and some students think there should be return to his former prowess? Will Ike stop is much needed. In fact, the organization we’ll call this season quits too and look major change to the core of this team. Sal- striking out? Will Bay figure out Citi field? should probably just adopt the Obama cam- ahead to 2011. vatore said, “I mean, I love Reyes because of Not all of those questions will have good paign slogan and rally the troops in favor of MC students feel that improve- the recognition he gives to the Mets answers.” change. ments can come from all and hypes up the crowd, but he’s As for moves in the offseason, Flood It seems as though every sports writer different aspects of the or- always hurt. What help is that said, “Obviously I would love to see Cliff has their own idea of fixing the Mets for the ganization. Senior Sam to anyone?” Lee, but I’m sure the Yankees will offer him 2011 season. Some say trade Jose Reyes, Salvatore said, “Scouting Ricci thinks the core a small country and sign him. Other than some want to dump Carlos Beltran. Many is a problem because players might be one of that, the Free agent market leaves a lot to folks think change needs to start from the every time the Mets get the organization’s big- be desired.” top; the Wilpons should go first. And almost a good player from an- gest problems. “They are Due to Santana’s health issues, no one everyone knows that it is time to get rid of other organization, they like the core of an apple, knows what to expect from him in the 2011 the M&M boys (no, not Mantle and Maris). come to the Mets and are the part everyone throws season and if he is not going to be an ace, MC students have their own ideas of how to terrible.” out because I doubt any pitching might just become the organiza- rescue this drowning organization. Freshman Matt other team would sign them tion’s top priority. “First they should go after Junior Matt Flood said, “We need a new O’Connor, a Yankees fan, also let alone pay them the amounts a big name pitcher or even two big pitch- general manager. Minaya is the biggest feels that scouting is a major weak- the Mets are. They are outright over- ers,” said O’Connor. “They should go after problem. He definitely has made some good ness in the organization. He said, “Other the rated and horrible.” Brandon Webb, Brad Penny, Jorge De La moves (hello Santana), but not enough to Ike Davis the Mets have not had a up coming O’Connor said, “The core of players Rosa, Jeremy Bonderman, all of them would make up his bad ones (Perez and Castillo).” star since David Wright came up in 2004.” need to leave especially Jose Reyes, he is be reasonably cheap.” Anyone can take a glance through the Some students think the best improve- just a lazy player. Castillo is a solid defender The future is grim for this organization. 2010 Mets media guide and see how many ment would come in the form of new owner- but is aging if they could, and it shouldn’t Maybe the Wilpons should take a ride up to of the starters in this season’s opening day ship. “The owners are to blame,” said Senior be hard, get an improvement at second base the Bronx and get some insight from college lineup were career .300 hitters. There was Andrew Ricci. “They seem to not continue to through a trade or sign someone, then they students; we couldn’t do much worse they only one; David Wright was the sole career stick with people and coaches that are seem- definitely should.” have so far. Q .300 hitter on this team on Opening Day. ingly unqualified or unfit for a coaching and There is still a debate over which aspect